RG58 Coax Cable

What are RG58 Applications:

• CATV
• MATV

RG58 Coaxial Cable Specifications:

• Conductor: Bare Copper
• Diameter: 0.031 in.
• Dielectric: Solid Low Density Polyethylene
• Diameter: 0.114 in.
• Shielding: Tinned Copper Braid Shield
• Diameter: 0.136 in.
• Jacket: PVC (contaminating) Type I per MIL-C-17
• Jacket Color: Black
• Nominal OD: 0.196 in.

Ratings and Approvals:

• Max Temperature: 60°C
• Max Operating Voltage (rms): 30
• Conductor Resistance (ohms/Kft): 10.5
• Impedance (ohms): 53.5
• Capacitance (pF/ft): 29
• Velocity of Propagation (%): 66
• Military Specification: MIL-C-17
• UL: CL2, AWM 1354
• Flame Rating: UL 1581 Vertical Tray Flame Test
• Applicable NEC Article: 725 & 820

RG58 vs. M17/28-RG58

M17/28-RG58 is the military equivalent to commercial grade RG58 and is used for high frequency signal transmission. In addition, the military version features a M17/183-00001 LS/LT Jacket Type IIA per M17/28-RG58.

RG58 Attenuation Chart

Frequency (MHz)	Attenuation (db per 100 feet)
50	3.0
100	4.4
200	6.0
400	8.5
900	13.0

Other Coaxial Cable Suggestions include:

• LMR 195 Low Loss Coaxial Cable
• RG142 Coax
• RG 59 Coax